-Springboard English implementation-Common Core Implementation

• Plan and implemented Response to Intervention model• Developed standardized testing (STAAR) supplementary writing curriculum• Implemented technology–based, hands-on instruction • Planned and executed professional development for SmartBoard and Qomo Interactive White Board • Assist staff with using data to determine appropriate intervention and instruction support• Continuous progress monitoring of students receiving intervention services in order to adjust instructional practice and student grouping• Communication and collaboration with classroom teachers regarding alignment between classroom instruction and intervention.• Member of Campus Planning Committee• Planned schoolwide campus planning event to facilitate school improvement

Sophomore English Language Arts and Reading Teacher• Taught both on level and above level students• Quickly acclimated into school climate and culture• 95% Pass Rate, 15% Commended Rate, ELA TAKS• Integrated Smart Board Active Response System into lessons to help customize instruction

• Coordinated standards based vertically aligned curriculum for English grades 9-12• Collaborative Learning Team Leader• Marked increase in ACT writing scores• Implemented data-driven assessment • Practice data driven research-based instruction• Annual Yearly Progress requirement met consecutively• Advanced Placement Certified• Selected to teach honors and Advanced Placement English courses • Set standards of conduct and accomplished learning goals through open communication with students• Designed lessons integrating multi-media technology to increase student achievment including Promethean Board, Smart Board, Plato, Study Island and Scantron• Drama Club sponsor• Student Council sponsor• Presented to entire school faculty and staff regarding school ACT curriculum integration and effective learning strategies• Facilitated school improvement plan workshops• English Department Chair• Facilitator – The Leona Group Kick-off Celebration 2008• Created reading buddy program with elementary school

Actively instructed and independently designed lesson plans.Assumed full responsibility of all classesSet standards of conduct and accomplished goals through open communication with students; Built positive rapport with studentsParticipated in in-service days to expand effective teaching techniques; Attended staff meetings and department meeting.Use of multi-media technology to increase student performance.Created literature-based units integrating curriculumLauren Huddleston

Taught high-risk adults all subject areasPlaned and instructed each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learningIncorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instructionDeveloped and conducted inter-grade activitiesImplemented technological approaches to subject material

5th Grade ELA Teacher